Seetharaam Benoy Case Number Eighteen (2021) User Reviews

Good story but technical aspects are sub par

[vinay_raja · 6/10 · 6 October 2021]

Story was good.

Cinematography is poor. Camera is never held steady. Found it a little irritating to the eye. I watched in my home theater. Maybe it doesn't bother much on a smaller screen.

Could have reduced at least 30 minutes off the movie.

Surprised by some rating 10 of 10. Maybe to encourage a low budget regional Kannada movie.

Feels like this is the first movie for actors and the technical team. They have the potential for better movies in future.

Mixed feeling after watching

[praveenkkr · 7/10 · 31 December 2021]

The overall story is to good and unique. There is no distraction of songs and other unwanted masala. The second half keeps us on the edge of the seat. But, the climax spoils the intensity. Not because of the story, but the execution which is below par. Police inspector, acting like a helpless kid to stop the murder spoils the mood. Adding to that, the villain, reserved to make the appearance only during climax fails, to do justice to the role . He fails to create that menace very much necessary to keep the intensity. Instead, the police is made to look helples.

First half an hour is boring. They could have made it much more interesting or even trimmedit.

Except Vijay Raghavendra, every other character is new and don't have an iota of acting skill. Though it is ok in the beginning, in the climax, it's all exposed. Also, the inspector arriving alone to arrest the criminal without the gun, even after knowing that he is also targeted by the criminal is just an example of many loop holes in the narration.

Though we can bear all the drawbacks keeping the low budget and lack of experience, there is no reason for the shabby camera work. It is as if a 5 year old kid holding the camera, unable to keep it steady.

Another fact that is not at all acceptable is the glorification of smoking, completely unnecessary.

Good but slow 1st half; not so great 2nd half

[OnjiMooteDaMarle · 6/10 · 18 September 2021]

The film is about a police Inspector who is assigned a new posting and as soon as he reaches there, there is a robbery. He comes to know of many robberies that has happened in that area and tries to find out who is behind them while slowly the story takes another turn beyond robberies.

The first half is not pacy but I might just forgive it for it's a suspense drama and not a thriller. The film has some good acting but more importantly, the supporting cast look really apt for the part. For eg, the constables. Good casting. I am not happy with an over weight Vijay been cast as a police inspector. He is a good actor but to make an inspector look authentic, the casting had to be someone leaner. The wife role, though small, was a bad casting. Her dialogue delivery was unbearable. The dialogues in general weren't that great as it felt Shetty himself wrote some of it as the Tulu sense hits me sometimes. It is surprising that no policeman carries any weapons throughout the film.

Generally some directors would have included husband-wife's romantic moments song(s). But thank god there aren't any songs to spoil the film's pace or the grip.

The film's climax is badly written but ends well though and because it's only 2 hours, one can indulge themselves in it.

Available on Prime.

Can watch with family.

Who rates this high ???

[SPHariSP · 11 November 2021]

How does this have a 7+ rating ? This is not even close to any good thrillers in Kannada or other south languages.

An investigation with No energy,No brilliance , not even common sense. In first half the SI wander around like a stupid after 3 amateur thieves , missing so many clues out there.

Most actors appear to be amateurs.

People who liked this should watch movies like rakshasan Tamil and Kavaludhari to see what is a good thriller.

Must watch thriller movie

[kumarkr-62282 · 7/10 · 16 August 2021]

Masterpiece,superb, extraordinary, wow 😳😲 engaging thriller.

Good, but it was missing something.

[TreeFiddy53 · 7/10 · 20 September 2021]

Would totally suggest that you check out this movie! A lot has been said about the Malayalam/Tamil/Telugu movies in recent times, very rarely do we have a Kannada movie be talked about. This just might be one of them. (KGF doesn't count in this context, don't come at me)

The story revolves around a Cop who is out investigating a series of robberies , which is connected to something much larger. The film doesn't beat around the bush and gets straight to the plot, no mirch masala, no comedy and drama. Good music, decent writing and the lead (apparently it's his 50th movie and he's legend there?) did a good job playing the role of a cop.

There is a bunch of cliche that the movie could have avoided but i didn't mind it. The overall movie felt more of a crime drama than a crime thriller, it lacked that.....OMGWTH moment, it wasn't.... thrilling, but don't let that be a deal-breaker. Watch it just to support Kannada movies, because why not.

While it is neither the 10/10 that the general Sandalwood audience claims it to be and nor as bad as the movie critics say it is, it sure was a pleasant surprise. A solid 6.5 or 7, maybe. Nothing more, but nothing less.

So, if you're into that and are looking for something new, check it out.

Awesome movie

[advaithhs · 10/10 · 15 August 2021]

Superb movie, especially 2nd half is ultimate. A perfect move for Thriller movie lovers.

30 mins could have been reduced

[vikky106 · 7/10 · 24 September 2021]

Nice concept....need more kannada films like this.. but I feel many parts were dragged unnecessarily...

Surely Comeback for Viji sir

[surendrasu-93013 · 10/10 · 16 August 2021]

Neatly done, full of suspense and thriller, nice storyline, excellent Cinematography, opt BGM.

In total Next level movie for sandalwood.

Good movie thrilling story line

[tamyworld · 7/10 · 13 June 2022]

Good movie thrilling story line. You can keep viewing without being distracted. It has emotional ending.

You can invest your time to watch this. I enjoyed this movie.

Foolishness

[aamirnair · 1/10 · 31 January 2022]

Brainless thriller, main actor was acted like a sensor less robot, No change in expression in any condition. Story is utter pathetic. Producer, director, cameraman all crews has all screws loosen.

Awesome

[akhilrai-52142 · 10/10 · 15 August 2021]

Please do watch this movie ... awesome triller suspense movie with good screenplay.

A good potential wasted with bad scriptwriting and cast

[likhitk · 1/10 · 9 January 2022]

Would give 5 stars for Vijay but Giving one star to balance the unreasonably high rating for this movie. Thousands of plotholes. HE IS AN SI and he doesn't have a gun! The way the script is written in laughable and only dumb people will get "thrilled" by this thriller. Apart from Vijay Raghavendra, everyone is an amateur. The camerawork is also done by an amateur. Don't waste your time watching this. This could have been a really good movie, and the laat killer was such a bad actor with bad voice. Casting in youtube videos is better than this. Who gives this 10stars??

Best Suspence Thriller Movie 2021

[dhanrajshetty-24117 · 10/10 · 16 August 2021]

One of the Best Suspense thriller movie of 2021. Direction, Screen Play, BGM, DOP all are well done and the way they present Story is Neat and Awesome. One of the Good Movie.

Vijay Raghavendra is a versatile Actor. This movie is Sure come back for him. 50th Film of him will make one Milestone.

Debut Director Deviprasad Shetty has shown the whole idea so creatively.

Expecting triller twist movie

[SOMASHEKARAIAH_S_C · 10/10 · 16 August 2021]

Expectation of triller carriers through out the movie till end. Watch in theatre don't miss it.

Not even the dumbest cop will be so dumb...

[workz · 3/10 · 15 September 2021]

Vijay Raghavendra sir deserves far better shots than just him thinking ..

Best thriller movie of 2021

[adarshat · 10/10 · 16 August 2021]

Not boring and very much thrilled Overall best movie.

Worth time pass

[gkshfvau · 3/10 · 23 October 2021]

Well they've missed a lot of things just to make the story. Where is fire arm for Sub inspector seetharam? If he had one probably he could've saved both of the villains and take them to justice. Instead he chose to fight so that the movie can be dragged. It's mandatory to Police officers to carry their fire arms when they're in uniform.

A Milestone to the sandalwood towards next level

[preetutarzan · 9/10 · 21 August 2021]

Ultimate Suspense thriller Movie. Good storyline.

Totally value for Money.

Amazing

[dhanyaanekal · 10/10 · 17 August 2021]

This movie is really out standing it's becomes one of my favorite. Really mind blowing story line. This movie is a completely different .

Dumb police

[antrmrj · 3/10 · 15 October 2021]

The police gets tens of clues, but they are shown as dumb witted and without investigative brains. Hero could have been someone who is looking sharp and not as though always in drowsy look. Wife character could have given to a serial artist instead of the one here. Could have chosen all actors from kannada tv serials who would have given justice.

Most of the guys are freshers but they made it as experienced

[rajeshcse-58704 · 10/10 · 16 August 2021]

The Best Thriller Suspense Movie.

Interval scene and second half shows your effort and direction skills. All The Best Guys.

Story line, actors

[manjunatharaobosch · 10/10 · 22 August 2021]

Story line is very good and you will not get bored in anywhere in the story. All actors were looking like experienced that to they were newbies .Vijay Raghavendra (Hero) gave his best and this is one of the best movie of his and good come back from him.

Must watch

[mallunaikal · 9/10 · 12 September 2021]

"Seetharam Benoy"

An remarkable movie in sandalwood with pragmatic n crime thriller, psychopathic personality with new gem actors

The story starts with:-

The thief welcomes the officer by looting his wife's necklace n officers respect n honor who transferred to remote village area(malnad)the officer take-up the challenge to find out who are the real culprit's, In the process of finding them, officer's wife gets murdered where the real twist n turn activate in the movie the thief's are behind the home robbery, an intentional serial killer is behind the thief's n police officer is behind both I strongly recommend to watch this movie why intentional serial killer is behind thief's n officer's wife's n the way officer found the serial killer is really terrific.

Acting:- National award-winning actor Vijay Raghavendra so called chinaari Mutha of sandalwood is done extremely fantastic job I can say. It's one of the best of his carrier and the new debut actors (villain's) are done so realistic n logical acting n gave extreme justice to their roles hatts off to them

Direction:- New gem director Devi prasad Sheety has done extraordinary job on his debut in terms of suspense, thriller, nice storyline, excellent Cinematography, especially BGM BLOWN MY MIND AWAY oppppsssss!!!

Must watch movie

AJ Naikal.

Seetharaam Benoy Case Number Eighteen

[santhosh-10290 · 5/10 · 25 September 2021]

Good Movie. Everybody acted well in the movie. BGM in the movie was good. The movie was interesting and thrilling at 1st half. Good Movie.